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  • Prime Minister Congratulates Edward Mirzoyan on 90th Birth Anniversary
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated well-known Armenian composer, former SU and Republic of Armenia People’s Artist Edward Mirzoyan on his 90th birth anniversary. The message of the head of government states in part: “For long decades now, your artistic legacy has been an essential part of the Armenian cultural treasury which is our people’s credit card. In...
    May 12, 2011 14:18
  • President Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening “Park Hotel Artsakh” hotel complex
    On 11 May President Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening the “Park Hotel Artsakh” hotel complex in capital Stepanakert. The Head of the State considered hotel network corresponding to the modern standards a serious impetus for developing tourism and service in the republic underlining that the state was interested in the existence of such...
    May 12, 2011 11:17
  • President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees
    President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of major-general to deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army, head of the rear, colonel Nelson Soghomonyan. According to another Presidential decree the military rank of major-general was conferred to commander of a certain military unit of the Artsakh Republic Defense army, colonel Kamo Vardanyan.  
    May 11, 2011 14:15
  • Prime Minister Meets with EPP Chairman
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Chairman of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens. The meeting was followed by a briefing the shorthand record of which is provided below. The shorthand record of the briefing by Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Chairman of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens Tigran Sargsyan – We are hosting...
    May 10, 2011 19:37
  • Prime Minister and Head of Friuli Region Discuss Broad Range of Armenian-Italian Cooperation Issues
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by Head of Friuli Regon Renzo Tondo. The meeting was attended by Italian ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scappini. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the current level of bilateral relations and emphasized the need for developing decentralized cooperation between the regions. Thankful for...
    May 10, 2011 19:10
  • Presidents of Artsakh and Armenia partook at а solemn event dedicated to the May 9 Triple holiday
    On 8 May within the frameworks of solemn events celebrating the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan were present at а solemn event dedicated to the May 9 Triple holiday held in the Stepanakert youth and culture palace. Second President...
    May 9, 2011 12:20
  • Presidents of Artsakh and Armenia were present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Defense Army
    On 8 May within the frameworks of solemn events celebrating the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan were present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Defense Army held at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior. Supreme...
    May 9, 2011 11:18
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day
    Dear Compatriots, Distinguished Veterans, I congratulate you on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. We have been celebrating this holiday, which is delivered by the heroic deeds of our fathers and grandfathers, for years. This victory brought long-awaited peace to Armenia which endured so much tragedy. This victory opened new doors for progress; it opened new horizons...
    May 9, 2011 10:31
  • Armenian President left for Karabakh
    STEPANAKERT. – Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan arrived in Stepanakert within the framework of celebrations dedicated to the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the liberation of Shushi. President of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan and other officials met the Armenian President at the airport. The Presidents visited the airport...
    May 6, 2011 21:38
  • President Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees
    On 5 May in connection with the Victory Day, the Day of the NKR Defence Army and 19th anniversary of the Liberation of Shoushi President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees. For personal bravery shown during the defence of the Motherland 19 individuals, 5 of them posthumously were awarded with the Medal “For Courage”. For successful...
    May 6, 2011 10:39
  • Artsakh Republic President partook at a solemn ceremony of opening an exhibition dedicated to the May 9 Triple holiday
    On 4 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert city gallery at a solemn ceremony of opening an exhibition dedicated to the May 9 Triple holiday. The Head of the State acquainted with the represented works and underlined the importance of patriotic themes in art for the upbringing of the younger generation. Defense minister Movses Hakobyan...
    May 5, 2011 10:52
  • Press Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the conclusion of the meeting with the President of Lithuania
    Madam President, Ladies and Gentlemen: I once again welcome the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė and members of her delegation in Armenia. After our countries regained independence, relations between Armenia and Lithuania have been developing dynamically. Armenia views Lithuania as a friendly country and a reliable partner. I would like to note...
    May 4, 2011 21:15
  • Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, who has arrived to Armenia on a two-day working visit
    The President of Armenia noted that after Armenia regained independence and established diplomatic relations with Lithuania, the bilateral relations have been developing dynamically. Lithuania was the first state to recognize our independence and Lithuania was the first country Armenia signed an international agreement with. According to Serzh Sargsyan, today the two states...
    May 4, 2011 21:10
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, who has arrived to Armenia on a two-day working visit. The President of Armenia noted that after Armenia regained independence and established diplomatic relations with Lithuania, the bilateral relations have been developing dynamically. Lithuania was the first state...
    May 4, 2011 21:02
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan Hisasu Tokunaga. The President of Armenia once again expressed his condolences on the March 11 devastating earthquake in Japan, which claimed many lives and caused devastation. He noted that, unfortunately, in 1988 the Armenian people too felt the wrath of natural disaster. According to Serzh...
    May 4, 2011 14:46
  • USAID SENIOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR VISITS ARMENIA
    USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Roberta Mahoney arrived in Armenia on April 30 on a four-day working visit, during which she met with representatives of the Armenian government, private sector, partner organizations and the Diaspora. The parties discussed U.S.-Armenia bilateral relations, USAID assistance programs in the areas of democracy,...
    May 3, 2011 16:56
  • Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees meeting
    Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government, presided at by Board of Trustees chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the meeting took note of the auditor’s findings on the 2010 financial statements, then approved the 2010 financial statement. The Board of Trustees next backed the proposal on launching financial and public relations...
    May 3, 2011 12:55
  • Official visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to the Swiss Confederation
    At the invitation of the President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy-Rey, President Serzh Sargsyan arrived today to Geneva on a working visit. In the framework of the visit, the President of Armenia visited the 25th International Book and Press Fair. After touring the Fair, President Sargsyan spoke about his impressions, noting that the Fair is a significant...
    May 2, 2011 20:53